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    1954 Act Lease Renewals – a revision of the old or a fresh start?

    I work closely with my commercial property colleagues on lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the Act). We act for both landlords...
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    The Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice

    April 2024 saw the launch of the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice. The Code provides guidance to agricultural landlord and tenants...
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    Lease extension – how can I, and should I?

    The term ‘leasehold enfranchisement’ relates to rights enjoyed by certain tenants of residential flats under long leases. For example, the right to...
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    Demystifying the Building Safety Act 2022 for Leasehold Property Owners

    In an era where the mere mention of a new legislative term can evoke anxiety, the landscape of leasehold property ownership is undergoing a...
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    New Landlord Guidance - Understanding the Government's Damp and Mould warning

    In his latest monthly Q&A, Property Litigator Will Bartley highlights the importance of the new guidance for private and social landlords regarding...
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    Landlords' intention to redevelop - Ground F

    The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the Act) provides tenants of commercial premises (exclusions apply) a right to renew their lease when the initial...
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    Farm Business Tenancy – How do I bring it to an end?

    A landlord under a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) might wish to bring the tenancy to an end for a number of reasons. For example, they may wish to...
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    Developers - Beware your Neighbours’ Right to Light

    What are your neighbours' rights and what may be the consequences of an infringement? A property can acquire a right to receive light through its...
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    Business landlord update: lifting of the ban on forfeiture (re-entry) in England

    One of the most powerful remedies available to a landlord of commercial (non-residential use) property is the right of re-entry, described in leases...
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